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    Small Point Café

    3.9 (444 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Lox and dark cherry matcha!
    Aldo C.

    Been hoping to try out this cafe since before moving to Rhode Island. Did not disappoint. I grabbed a darkcherry iced matcha, on point, and lox sandwich for a quick breakfast bite, also on point. Honestly despite the rainy early morning, being in here felt so comfortable and just the right place to be to enjoy the Saturday morning.

    Em S.

    Kneaded donut was delicious. Drunken mermaid with the bourbon caramel was really yummy but the real winner was the season brown butter latte! So so creamy, tasted like a worthers candy. This is a cute cafe in the area and lots of spots to work and study.

    Large iced mocha
    Luke B.

    Cool vibe in a great location! Seating is limited inside, but there's tables and chairs in front of the library a few doors down. They don't appear to have any lids for iced drinks, but the coffee was delicious and the staff was friendly.

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    Heidi S.

    This downcity cafe has artsy decor and a nice seating area. They had a large variety of specialty drinks on their menu, but be forewarned - We were told by the barista that they do not have any decaf coffee at all in either hot or iced. This was pretty disappointing as most cafes are able to make a decaf Americano and pour it over ice, and decaf is listed on the online order form on the Small Point website. Service was just ok - I feel like Small Point caters to a particular crowd and maybe I just don't fit that demographic. We did get a brioche donut with blueberry frosting what was very good, and my daughter really likes visiting Small Point for the Taro Lavender. So many cafes in downcity - I will probably go elsewhere next time.

    Iced coffee
    Meg M.

    The staff here were wonderful. The coffee shop was busy, but not loud or overwhelming. You can tell it is loved by its regular customers for sure. I ordered a basic iced coffee and it was yummy. They always have good drinks. I was satisfied per usual. What was best was how I found parking easily; that was a nice bonus on today's visit!

    Loella D.

    Sweet cozy spot! I can it's well loved because I came on a busy morning and still got great service and a great chai with espresso despite the long line. Cute if you want to read write or grab a cup with a friend

    Breakfast sandwich with lox and avocado
    Ms. A.

    I was very excited and then disappointed by Small Point. It's a cute cafe - half industrial looking (exposed pipes, worn brick walls) and half vintage cozy (teal velvet and maroon leather seats, Persian looking rug, lots of plants). I ordered the breakfast sandwich with lox and avocado on an extra toasted English muffin. It came out looking like one of those frozen school cafeteria breakfast sandwiches. I don't even think they attempted to toast the bread. I asked them to just give me a toasted English muffin, but the employee insisted they would make another one. My dirty chai was, as the kids say, "mid" (mediocre) at best. But, the worst part was the fact that it was tepid. I did not ask them to remake it because I felt like I had already made a fuss. At 40 minutes after I'd originally ordered, I went to the counter to ask for a refund because I still didn't have my food. That's when the chef (super sweet guy) came to tell me he was bringing it out to me in a minute. It was much better, but still not great. My total came to about $25 with tip. I came here really wanting to love this place, but left feeling like I wasted my time and money.

    Lox and Bagel.  Tasty!
    George W.

    I was looking for a good place for breakfast after we checked out of the Graduate Hotel, and the Small Point Café was close and well rated, so we went there. This a short walk from the Graduate, and worth the trip. You enter from the double door - no sign on the door, and go left at the end of the hallway, and you are in. The menu is posted on the wall - we both ordered the Lox and Bagel with tomatoes, capers and cucumbers which was unique. I think it would have been better without the cucumbers personally, but I tried it just in case it was something special. It was okay, but like I said, the cucumbers kind of caused the capers to be lost. Service was prompt. It took around 3 minutes for my wife's coffee and 5 minutes for the sandwiches to make it out. The coffee and sandwiches were nice and fresh. Look behind the register and towards the top of the partition wall to see some Star Wars memorabilia. The walls of the shop are adorned with art, some of which are for sale.

    Iris S.

    I hate to say this... but we really didn't care for this place. We had found it on a youtube video as a "must stop" when visiting Providence and it was just mediocre. The staff working were NOT friendly. I don't know if it was a bad day or what but they looked like they were miserable. It also took awhile to get our food- it was a Tuesday around 1pm so it wasnt SUPER busy. We unfortunately took a seat within the line of vision of the bathroom and a line would form- there was literally ONE bathroom for everyone it seemed. A homeless man even went in there and took his time because the line got quite long. I got a bacon egg and cheese bagel, it was fine. And my husband got some sandwich on a ciabatta bread. While it was fine, that's all it was. I also got an iced coffee which was also okay... but overall I wouldn't suggest someone go out of their way to stop here.

    large honey lavender latte
    Stephanie T.

    I stopped by Small Point Café earlier today around lunchtime. This is such a cute and cozy cafe. Inside there are comfy seats and regular tables. People were sitting with their laptops and working or hanging out. There was just 1 person ahead of me to order. The menu consists of food and drinks. There are also croissants, quiches, and other pastries on display. I ordered a large honey lavender latte to go. The honey lavender latte has espresso, steamed milk, house lavender syrup, and honey. It tasted really good, none of the components were overpowering. After ordering, you're given a number and you just wait for the number to be called. I am looking forward to coming back and trying their food.

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    A nice cozy cafe to study, hang out, or chill. Very nice atmosphere. There's a board game shelf with popular board games like forbidden island, connect 4, rummikub, etc... The space is inclusive, with an all gender bathroom. There's also a poster wall where the community can share events or flyers in general. Got a tahini brownie, which was a little too sweet. However, it's better than the default Starbucks brownie. The brownie had a good balance of crispy, cake-like, and fudge texture. Didn't really taste the tahini "nutty" flavor as the chocolate was overwhelming. Overall good but not spectacular. 6/10 Recommend coming here to study or just chill!

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    So welcoming and friendly. Great breakfast and coffee the way you want it. Super cute spot!

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    Ellie's

    4.3
    (614 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    I came here as part of Providence Coffee Crawls. I had been here before and loved my experience, so…read moreI was looking forward to visiting again. The first time I came, it was a rainy weekday and this time it was a sunny weekend, so I was expecting an even larger crowd; and my prediction was correct. The line was just out the door but because of their awesome staff, the line was moving very quickly. While we waited in line, we could watch them making pastries through the glass, a couple feet in front of us. I admired that level of transparency. When we were third in line, the kindest lady asked us whether we'd be eating in or taking out and she took down our name to help us find a table when it came time. She did the same for the rest of the people in line. She also gave us some recommendations, including the cinnamon bun - apparently they're so good kids cry when they sell out. I didn't intend to order anything with my drink, but I couldn't get the cinnamon bun out of my head so I ordered it along with my iced spiced chai latte. The hen (I think it's their logo) on the aprons of the employees are super cute. We did secure a table. The tables are close together to maximize the number of people who can sit down but I didn't mind. I love their art all around, mostly of birds which I am obsessed with. I love that they have a lot of natural lighting coming through their tall windows. I also like the navy blue and white theme they have going on. The chai latte was perfect. It was the right color (a dark tan), meaning the ratio of tea and milk was good and I could taste a lot of the spices. The cinnamon bun blew my expectations away. The second my teeth made. contact with the icing, it was a magical feeling. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it tasted like, but the closest I got was dulce de leche. It is truly unlike any other cinnamon bun I have ever had. The dough is soft and there is a good amount of cinnamon. It's also $4 which is not bad. I had a bite of their canelé, which apparently requires a lot of work to make. It was very moist, with a great caramelized finish. I am super excited to try their new weekend dinner menu, but also more of their all day menu items.

    I bought a cinnamon bun ($5) and it was basic. Once you bite it, you realize it is just a brioche…read moredonut with some frosting. There were no cinnamon-butter layers inside it. The frosting was incredible though. That stuff could go on anything. The cinnamon buns at Oak Bakeshop and Whole Foods are much better with those typical gooey layers inside. Also, it was not large in size, anyone can eat it in one sitting. The worker who took my order was very friendly and it is so nice/comfortable inside there.

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    Pastry display case with all the amazing house made pasties!
    Pastry display case with all the amazing house made pasties!
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    Ellie's Signature Breakfast Sandwich
    Entrance to Ellie's located on union st

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    Entrance to Ellie's located on union st
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    Troop PVD

    4.3
    (453 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    We love Troop for its energetic, fun atmosphere and genuinely friendly vibe. The service is…read moreconsistently great, the hamburgers and breakfast foods are excellent, and the decor feels more like a curated urban art gallery than a typical restaurant. Every detail feels intentional and creatively combined -- from the beautiful art screens on the windows to the barstools made with skateboard backs. The space has a unique artistic identity without feeling forced or pretentious. It's one of those places that feels lively and inspiring the moment you walk in.

    Impress your cool, city friends when they are in town by bringing them here for drinks, dinner or…read morebrunch. The space is a cavernous open space with colorful art and funky vibes. Favorites are the vegan bahn mi (with fried tofu and cashew pate, crunchy picked vegetables) the cardamom pancakes and the cheddar biscuits. Biscuits are huge and buttery with a moist interior and a crunchy outside. The pancakes are the biggest pancakes I've ever seen! They were bigger than our heads. We got three to share for the table but honestly one would have been enough. Cocktails are strong and the bloody mary was perfectly spicy. Service can be a little slow at times but was friendly and helpful. The music can also get loud and voices echo when it's busy. So don't bring your noise sensitive friends. Make sure you have a reservation as it can get crowded!

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    Inside
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    CRU PVD Kitchen & Bar

    4.4
    (74 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    Free parking
    Large group friendly

    Really nice vibe inside - I love the see-through cookbook/bookcase space that creates both an open…read morekitchen and some privacy for the chefs. Service was friendly & helpful, and the menu offers many delicious sounding options. Food is fast casual style (order at the counter, get a card - here all were west side street signs, not the usual numbered placards, food will be delivered to your table. I had the avocado shakshuka, my husband had the lox omelet (see the photo). Despite the large menu of fancy coffee options, we each had a basic iced. It was served in a glass, which was a nice touch. Self serve milk was at a station in the dining room area. Coffee was good, cold but I would have traded some coffee for a bit more ice to stay that way as I drank it slowly. Both of us were surprised when our meals were delivered: the plates were beaut! In particular his omelet was absolutely gorgeous! Now for the flavors: the omelet had a generous helping of perfect cooked eggs (not sitting in a pile of grease, as restaurant omelets frequently are). It was so fluffy that we both thought "that's way more than the advertised 3 eggs," and the lox was thickly layered whole slices nestled inside the fold. Most places chop the lox like vegetables, add it to the eggs, & make it like a veggie omelet - meh. This iteration was perfect; the lox tasted like smoked salty fish, losing none of that flavor to the omelet itself. The potatoes? Fabulous! Great spice mix, cooked until they were crispy. That was a tasty bit of marble rye toast too. My shakshuka was very good, but a bit less successful. The elements were all excellent; the avocado was actually guacamole since it was mashed & there were tomatoes and spices in the dish. The combination worked, except for the bread element. The dish as presented was really more of an avocado toast with shakshuka on top. It might have been more successful to add the avocado/guacamole as a unique base on the plate, with the tomato sauce and eggs on top with toast on the side (as is the way shakshuka is traditionally served) because halfway through the bread got really soggy & less appetizing. Still, the first few bites, while everything was still warm? So good!

    One thing I really loved here? They offer a free coffee with any food purchase for first…read moreresponders, which is especially fitting since they're right next door to a police and fire complex. For the RI food fights challenge, they were serving a CRU Cookie Blazer--an iced dirty chai latte with hazelnut and vanilla syrup, vanilla cold foam, Oreos, and CRU mocha sauce. It's not normally on their menu, but they'll happily make it if you ask! This one was definitely more of a sweet treat than the bold coffee flavor I usually gravitate toward, but if you love dessert-inspired coffee drinks, this is right up your alley. I'll definitely be back because that lobster avocado toast has my name written all over it.

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    Seating
    Raspberry pop tart - special of the day
    Raspberry pop tart - special of the day
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    Gracie's

    Gracie's

    4.4
    (826 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$$

    I had dinner at Gracie's with my mother last Saturday, and the experience was nothing short of…read moreexceptional. The rib-eye steak was flawlessly executed, cooked precisely to the requested temperature, and showcased the kitchen's remarkable attention to detail. We arrived without a reservation after the restaurant caught my eye from the street. Although we were told the dining room was fully booked, I asked if we could dine at the bar. The hostess kindly checked with Sarita, the bartender, who immediately welcomed us and took wonderful care of us throughout the evening. Her knowledge of wine was truly impressive, and her recommendations elevated the entire experience. Between courses, we were served a refreshing raspberry sorbet that was both elegant and delicious. The Baby Greens Salad was impeccably fresh, and we concluded with one of the finest crème brûlées I've had in a long time. I would also be remiss not to mention the outstanding wine selection, which is curated with remarkable taste. Gracie's is certainly not inexpensive, but every dollar is justified by the impeccable service, refined culinary artistry, and the flawless pacing of each course. This is a restaurant that understands hospitality at the highest level. I will most definitely be returning.

    Finally made it to Gracie's after living in the city for over a decade, and I'm glad I did. The…read moreatmosphere is elegant and definitely has that upscale fine dining feel without being stuffy. I started with the espresso martini, which was really good. For appetizers, we had the beet salad. It was fresh, light, and well balanced. For the main course, we ordered the steak and the sea bass. The steak was the highlight of the meal: cooked perfectly, a good portion, and absolutely delicious. The sea bass was also very good, but the steak was better. Loved the little touches throughout the meal, like the palate cleanser between courses and the cookie waiting in the car after valet. The service was attentive and friendly. Overall, it was a great meal and well worth the wait.

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    Gracie's
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    Tuna crudo
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